Ramblings on libraries and life upon the wicked stage

Sometimes, it’s fun to scare yourself a little. Roller-coasters. New culinary sensations. Whatever gets the adrenaline pumping. So why not put on a show with one week of rehearsals? That’s pretty much what Lights Up Productions have been up to. It’s extraordinarily scary, but very exciting as well.

The show is I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, a comic exploration of dating, romance, marriage and every aspect of love. The cast of eight portray dozens of characters as we move from first dates to meeting the parents, marriage, kids and beyond. The main ingredient in the rehearsal room has been laughter, as we have dissolved into fits of giggles (and the occasional snort) on many occasions. There are some serious bits as well, with some of the songs and sketches showing extraordinary honesty, particularly those which look at long-term relationships and at people coping with the loss of their loved ones.